Start with some short walks before taking on the longest treks

Mirador Margarita

Los Cóndores - Las Águilas

Chorrillo Del Salto

Half Day walks from El Chaltén

Even if you have no experience in trekking, you can take any of these walks that take you to extraordinary viewpoints.
These hikes are not the most demanding ones but they will assure you the best memories of these landscapes of Patagonia.

If you do not have any experience in the mountains but do not want to miss any of these hikes you can hire a guide.

These are the perfect viewpoints for those looking for a half-day activity!

Mirador Del Torre

Laguna Capri

Full Day walks from El Chaltén

These are the most demanding ones, those that every enthusiastic walker dreams of accomplish in El Chaltén.
Your day should start very early in the morning because there will be several hours of activity and numerous stops to get your energy back.
Once on the trail there are no places to buy what you forgot to carry in your backpack, so make sure you have the necessary food, water and clothing for the entire day.

If you have little experience in the mountains but do not want to miss any of these hikes, it is advisable to hire a guide.

The first prizes to the effort and the best views of the two emblematic mountains of El Chaltén.

Laguna Torre

Laguna De los Tres

Loma del Pliegue Tumbado

Walks in De Las Vueltas River Valley

Between El Chaltén and Lago Del Desierto there are some of the most beautiful spots in the area.
Many of the walks in the valley are short and easy and they give you the opportunity to explore more points of interest on the way to or from the Lago Del Desierto.

To get to this area -between 13 and 17 km from El Chaltén- you can take any of the transfer services in El Chaltén.

Unique places hidden halfway to the Lago del Desierto

Piedra del Fraile

Laguna Azul

Lag. Diablo - Puesto Cagliero

Piedras Blancas Viewpoint

Walks in the Lago del Desierto

This beautiful lake is at the end of the De las Vueltas river valley. Its name does not honor this paradise of forests, turquoise water, hills,
glaciers and waterfalls where you can do hikes and excursions of different Length and difficulty.

The lake is located 37 km from El Chaltén, if you do not have your own vehicle you can take any of the private transfer services in El Chaltén.